NHTSA Recall 01V189005: Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
FORETRAVEL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2001 Foretravel Foretravel.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V189005 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | August 6, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: coaches equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Safety risk
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact foretravel at 1-800-955-6226 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V189005
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Foretravel Foretravel | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.